Agroup of students were asked to list what they thought
were the present “Seven Wonders of the World.” Though there were
some disagreements, the following received the most votes:

1.
Egypt's Great Pyramids

2.
Taj Mahal

3.
Grand Canyon

4.
Panama Canal

5.
Empire State Building

6.
St. Peter's Basilica

7.
China's Great Wall

While
gathering the votes, the teacher noted that one student had not finished her
paper yet. So she asked the girl if she was having trouble with her list.
The girl replied, “Yes, a little. I couldn't quite make up my mind because
there were so many.”

The
teacher said, “Well, tell us what you have, and maybe we can help.”

The
girl hesitated, then read, “I think the ‘Seven Wonders of the
World’ are:

1.
To See

2.
To Hear

3.
To Touch

4.
To Taste

5.
To Feel

6.
To Laugh

7.
And to Love.”

The
room was so quiet you could have heard a pin drop. The things we overlook
as simple and ordinary and that we take for granted are truly wondrous!

A
gentle reminder -- that the most precious things in life cannot be built by
hand or bought by man.